Some people tend to have acne and oily skin in the summer due to the hot and humid weather. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this is caused by internal dampness and heat. Dandelion has the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying, diuresis, and dispersing stagnation. Therefore, girls who love beauty can drink dandelion-infused water to solve the problem of acne. However, there are three types of people who should never drink dandelion-infused water!
[Three types of people who should never drink dandelion-infused water]
1. People with chronic enteritis:
Dandelion itself is a cold medicine, so it is not suitable for people with chronic enteritis as it can worsen diarrhea. Even in normal times, you should not drink too much dandelion water to avoid diarrhea!
2. People with Yin deficiency and coldness:
Dandelion is good for clearing heat and detoxifying, but people with Yin deficiency and coldness do not experience fever and have poor overall physical condition. If they take dandelion, it may not only fail to improve their condition but also cause side effects. It can further weaken their physical condition and affect their appetite.
3. People with allergies:
People with allergies may experience hives, itching all over the body, and other allergic reactions after taking dandelion decoction or dandelion wine. Some may also experience general coldness, pale complexion, and blue lips. Whether it is decoction or wine soaking, if you find yourself allergic to dandelion, you should immediately stop using it!
[Benefits of drinking dandelion-infused water for beauty]
1. Beauty and skincare:
Dandelion contains protein, carbohydrates, fats, trace elements, and vitamins. Dandelion leaves contain ingredients that improve eczema and soothe skin inflammation, while dandelion flowers have the effect of removing freckles.
2. Heat-clearing and detoxifying:
Dandelion-infused water can relieve symptoms of dry mouth and tongue. It has good effects on treating heat-toxicity, red and swollen eyes, suppurative diseases, and clearing liver heat. Brewing a cup of tea with dandelion added will have a sweet and moist taste, refreshing and pleasant.
3. Antibacterial:
Dandelion decoction has a significant inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, and its water extract has inhibitory effects on various skin fungi. Dandelion also has inhibitory effects on epidemic viruses and E. coli.
4. Anti-tumor:
Dandelion has anti-tumor effects and has therapeutic effects on lung cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, and other cancers.
[Method of making dandelion-infused water for beauty]
1. Ingredients:
75g dried dandelion, 1000cc water
2. Method:
1. Wash the dandelion and put it in a pot, add enough water to submerge the dandelion
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover the pot, and simmer for one hour over low heat
3. Strain out the tea residue and let it cool before drinking
Girls who love beauty can make dandelion-infused water when they have free time. Dandelion can effectively relieve heat, clear dampness, and improve problems caused by dampness and heat, such as nausea and yellowish tongue coating. It also has a good effect on acne caused by dampness and heat.
